he now ties obama at 47%. analysts say the remaining two presidential debates will likely sway the outcome of the november 6th election. >>> japan and china are locked in an increasingly bitter dispute over the senkaku islands in east china sea. the issue dominated a recent symposium in tokyo joined by academics and students from both countries. participants looked for ways to ease tensions between the feuding neighbors. emotions are still running high. but nhk world detected an encouraging notice in the debate. the active role played by young people. >> reporter: the symposium was originally supposed to be one of the events marking 40 years of diplomatic relations between china and japan. but the senkaku dispute has cast a long shadow. >> translator: the days of japan/china friendship may be over. >> translator: i think the situation offers an opportunity for students and citizens who've been indifferent to develop an interest in japan/china relations. >> reporter: many who help to organize the forum are youn